January Newsletter
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Important Dates
2022-23 Academic Calendars Click here to access.
February 3rd - Live Stock Show for Coastal Bend Region (Kingsville)
February 20th - President’s Day for Central Region (Austin)
February 24th Charro Day - No Classes for Rio Grande Valley Region (Brownsville, Harlingen)
March 13th through 17th - Spring Break - No Classes ( All Regions)
Community News
If you have any questions please email here
ESC 20
Student Leadership meeting will take place on February 25th and April 22nd.
If you have any questions about this opportunity please email here
Senior Spotlight
Kayla Luevanos - Jubilee-Brownsville
Kayla is an AP Scholar who currently holds a GPA of 4.70.
In September, the College Board awarded her the National Hispanic Recognition Award. She is the President of Student Council and the President of National Honor Society. She has been an excellent leader and role model to her peers.
During the month of October, Kayla led the NHS on a donation event in which over $2,000 was fundraised; 100% of the proceeds were sent to the research for Kleefstra Syndrome.
Kayla is a dual enrollment student who is expecting her associates degree in May 2023. She is planning to pursue a degree in Computer Science. She has been accepted into the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. As of now, she has been awarded $38,000 in scholarships and endowments.
National School Board Appreciation
We want to thank all of our School Board Members for everything they do for our campus.
Executive Board
Tom Koger - Chairman of the Board, 2000
Zach Lutz - Vice-Chairman, 2016
Gloria Gover - Secretary and Treasurer, 2019
South Central Region School Board
Tom Koger - President, 2000
Tommy Thompson - Vice-President, 2020
Shane Jenkins - Secretary, 2016
Jose Frade - Member, 2020
Coastal Bend Region School Board
Tom Koger - President, 2011
Iggy Perez - Vice-President, 2011
Marty DeLaPaz - Member, 2015
Arturo Valdez - Member, 2015
Alfred Isassi - Member, 2022
Rio Grande Valley Region School Board
Tom Koger - President, 2011
Janie Perez - Vice President, 2011
Eric Garza - Secretary and Treasurer, 2013
Fabian Hernandez - Member, 2018
David Sterlin - Member 2018
Central Region School Board
Tom Koger - President, 2011
Sherylin West - Vice President, 2013
Betsey Harper - Member, 2017
Bobby Howard - Member, 2022
School Choice Proclamation
“Be it remembered that on the 26th day of January, 2023, the honorable Eddie Trevino Jr., being the duly sworn and elected County Judge Cameron County, did issue the following proclamation….”
A PROCLAMATION HONORING & COMMEMORATING JANUARY 23-29, 2023, AS JUBILEE-BROWNSVILLE SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK, IN CAMERON COUNTY, TX
Meet your Principal at Jubilee-Sendero
Join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest addition to Jubilee Academies. Mr. Antonio Cruz will serve as the Principal at Jubilee-Sendero.
Take a moment to get to know him and see just what he plans to provide to our Jubilee-Sendero community.
CTE News
CTE Student Spotlight
Jubilee - Leadership Academy, Yariana Cortina’s, shares her experience with the Middle School CTE Engineering track.
CTE Teacher Spotlight
Take a moment to read about Ms. Bryan…
Ms. Bryan is a rockstar teacher at our Jubilee-Brownsville campus!
Gearup! News
GEAR UP at Jubilee-San Antonio, Jubilee-Highland Hills, and Jubilee-Highland Park partnered with the counseling team to host an 8th grade transition night at JSA to provide information about high school requirements, CTE pathways, and the GEAR UP 8th grade passport.
We also just ended session 2 of our Difference Makers Mentoring Program across all our GEAR UP Campuses! Mentors and Mentees participated in a Lunch Bunch celebration to close the session and they received a certificate for their participation in the mentoring program.
Athletic Highlights
Jubilee-Highland Park
4th-6th: Girls Basketball- 22-23 finished 3rd in their division.
4th-6th: Boys Basketball- 22-23 finished 3rd in their division.
7th-8th: Girls Basketball 22-23. Co-Division Champions and have advanced to Playoffs.
7th-8th: Boys Basketball 22-23 Division Champions and have advanced to Playoffs
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations to Jubilee-Brownsville boys basketball for their victories over Hidalgo and Riverview respectively. Thank you parents, faculty and administration for your continued support.
Go Titans!
A Look Inside the Classroom
The Literacy Committee at Jubilee - Harlingen hosted a new, stuffed animal toy drive for the pediatric wing at Valley Baptist Medical Center. We had a great turnout! Our officers for the JubiLeaders presented the hospital with our donations.
100 Days of School!
We have officially completed 100 days of learning. Here are some of the ways our campuses celebrated.
Jubilee - Highland Hills hosted the ZuZu African Acrobats, the greatest ambassadors of African cultural entertainment in the United States. They showcased a unique cultural educational extravaganza for the students and staff. All we can say is, WOW!
Child Nutrition
The Child Nutrition Department will celebrate Valentine’s Day by sharing heart healthy nutrition education to students and staff. Be on the lookout for fun activity sheets and lucky tray drawings in your school cafeteria the week of February 13th!
Attached below is a fun activity to do at home.
Counselor's Corner
National School Counseling Week is coming up and we want to thank all of our Jubilee School Counselors for everything they do! Your ongoing support for students and faculty does not go unnoticed.
Jubilee Anniversaries
The following staff members celebrated milestone anniversaries with Jubilee in January. Their dedication to the district and our students does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated by all!
22 Years—
Lisa Gonzales - District Grants Department - Coordinator
Leticia Gutierrez - District PEIMS Department - Coordinator
Delia Juarez - Highland Hills - Paraprofessional
Diana Schmick - San Antonio - Paraprofessional
20 Years—
Guadalupe Martinez - Lake View Univ Prep - Front Office
12 Years—
John Jacobson - Harlingen - Coordinator
11 Years—
Beatrice Martinez - General Administration - Business Office Assistant
10 Years—
Bertha Trevino - Lake View Univ Prep - Coordinator
Debra Herrera - San Antonio - Paraprofessional
8 Years—
Patsy Alcala - District Operations Department - Admin Assistant
Rafael Ramirez - Brownsville - Teacher
Kimberly Williams - Brownsville - Teacher
Imelda Garcia - Brownsville - Counselor
Mary Sanchez - Brownsville - Interventionist
7 Years—
Anna Garcia - Kingsville - Interventionist
Gianna Recio - District Nursing Department - Director
6 Years—
Sarah Mills - Wells Branch - Paraprofessional
Maria Degollado - Wells Branch - Food Service Manager
Zachary Nerio - Brownsville - Teacher
Silvia Soriano - Leadership Academy - Clerk - Campus Data
Khalid Sosse - Operations Department - Executive Director
5 Years—
Sandra Solano - Highland Hills - School Health Assistant
Kelly Shelton - San Antonio - Teacher
Jaqueline Tovar - Lake View Univ Prep - Paraprofessional
Luz Montes Flores - San Antonio - Custodian
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